A calm apartment in Almere's Eilandenbuurt Oost
This apartment on Puerto Ricostraat 73 sits in Eilandenbuurt Oost, a quiet corner of Almere where residents tend to stay for years. The area has a mixed feel, with families, older residents and children all living side by side. With a price of €440,000 for 111 m² of living space, that works out at €3,964 per m², which is on the high side compared with the average of €3,607 per m² for apartments in Almere.
The home itself
The apartment was built in 2001 and carries an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The listing does not provide further details about the layout, outdoor space or installations, so the information here is limited to what the agent has shared.
Life in Eilandenbuurt Oost
Residents of the wider Eilandenbuurt district give their living experience an average score of 7.88, based on four reviews. One resident who lived here for 23 years says: "This neighbourhood is characterised by a number of favourable factors: little turnover of residents, people are quite neighbourhood-minded and have excellent contacts with each other. Helpful, annual neighbourhood BBQ, quiet surroundings with plenty of greenery." Another adds: "truly fantastic, a quiet neighbourhood with nice people, a mixed neighbourhood of elderly, children, plenty of facilities for playing and entertainment." The district counts around 1,485 inhabitants, with a large share of homes being owner-occupied. For a closer look at the area, the Eilandenbuurt Oost neighbourhood page has more.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. A day-care centre is on your doorstep, and primary school OBS De Archipel is a ten-minute walk away. For groceries, Vomar, Dekamarkt and Albert Heijn are each a ten-minute walk or so. The nearest GP practice, Zorggroep Almere, Huisartsenpraktijk De Binder, is a couple of streets away, while Alphega Apotheek de Compagnie is just around the corner. Bus line M7 stops at Eilandenbuurt Zuid, a five-minute walk from the home, and Almere Oostvaarders station is a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Almere offers further options.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value, set by the municipality on 1 January 2025, is €373,000. The asking price sits 18% above that value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has developed according to municipal records. As for the area around the address, road traffic noise is measured at 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Flood risk is currently medium and is expected to remain medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including iQ Makelaars Almere.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Puerto Ricostraat 73, Almere
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value, as set by the municipality on 1 January 2025, is €373,000. The asking price of €440,000 sits 18% above that figure. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value, so the comparison is a factual reference point rather than a judgement on the price.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The apartment carries energy label A, which is an efficient label. The home was built in 2001. The listing does not provide further details about insulation or heating installations, so the information available is limited to the label itself and the year of construction.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider Eilandenbuurt district give their living experience an average score of 7.88, based on four reviews. One resident who lived here for 23 years mentions little turnover of residents, neighbourhood-minded people and a quiet environment with plenty of greenery. Another describes it as a quiet neighbourhood with nice people and a mix of elderly residents and children.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 30 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public area-level data and are indications for the location, not measurements inside the home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication from public data sources, not an inspection of this specific home. The flood risk is currently medium and is expected to remain medium by 2050.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
Vomar is about a ten-minute walk away, with Dekamarkt and Albert Heijn at a similar distance. PLUS is a bit further, around 2 km from the home. In total, there are 15 supermarkets within 5 km, so daily grocery shopping is well covered in the area.
How far is the nearest school?
Primary school OBS De Archipel is about 500 m away, a ten-minute walk. Basisschool het Avontuur and Openbare Basisschool Het Spectrum are both around 1 km from the home. For secondary education, Pro-Tom Poesstraat is roughly 900 m away and Buitenhout College Almere about 1.2 km.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus line M7 stops at Eilandenbuurt Zuid, about 370 m from the home, and also at Eilandenbuurt Noord and Regenboogbuurt Zuid nearby. Almere Oostvaarders train station is approximately 1.3 km away, a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP practice is Zorggroep Almere, Huisartsenpraktijk De Binder, about 2.4 km away.
What is the average price per m² in this neighbourhood?
The average price per m² for homes currently for sale in Eilandenbuurt Oost is €3,607. This apartment is listed at €3,964 per m², based on the BAG registered living area of 111 m². There are currently 9 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €345,000 to €575,000.
